Smoke system on a.40 trainer

by Jeff Lukin
(Port Lions,Alaska)

Hello fellow r/c pilots!

I don't really have any engine problems right now,but I would like to put a smoke system on my Tower trainer .40.I am wondering if anyone has done this before.I would like to know if this is worth doing.

Thanks in advance for any help on this subject!

Jeff

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Smoke system on a.40 trainer

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Jun 04, 2009
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Smoke systems
by: Jeff

Matt ,thanks for the info on smoke systems!I think I'll wait untill I move up to a larger plane for now. Until next time,happy flying! Jeff

Jun 01, 2009
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Not worth the trouble
by: Matt

40 size planes aren't really cut out for smoke systems. It takes a good amount of heat to make decent smoke and this is difficult to achieve with a small 2 stroke.

The weight of a smoke system is also a lot for a 40 size system.

If you notice, most smokers are large 4-stroke and most gasoline engines.

You can buy disposable smoke cartridges to strap on the bottom of small planes. Not a very economic solution if you want smoke on every flight. I don't believe you have any control over toggling it on or off either.